Welcome to Cabin 174, Hollyburn Ridge!

 

Located in beautiful West Vancouver, British Columbia, Cabin# 174, Hollyburn Ridge is a remarkable three-story structure comfortably nestled near Cypress Provincial Park, where there is walking access from the Cross-Country Ski parking lot from Cypress Provincial Park.

In winter recreational opportunities include snow play, snow cave building and snowshoeing around the cabin (if there is sufficient snow). Tobogganing near the cabin is not recommended as there are too many trees. There are also snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, as well as a groomed toboggan run at the Hollyburn Ridge Nordic area which are at a higher elevation (cross-country skiing and tobogganing will require the purchase of a separate ski/toboggan pass from Cypress Mountain Resorts).

Outside of winter recreational opportunities include exploring the many trails around the historic Hollyburn Ridge Cabins. The Cabin #174 can also be used as a base camp for the many hiking trails near Cypress Bowl (i.e., Hollyburn Peak, the Four Lakes Loop, Bowen Island Lookout and Black mountains, and for the more adventurous, the Howe Sound Crest Trail). With the exception of Four Lakes Loop and Hollyburn Peak, vehicles will be needed to transport youth from the Hollyburn Ridge Nordic Area to Cypress Bowl (a 10-minute drive).

Maps of the area can be found here:

Cypress Park | BC Parks

Cabin 174 is operated on behalf of Scouts Canada by the 3rd West Vancouver Scout Group. The upper level of the Cabin is a sleeping loft where campers will sleep on the floor. The main level is comprised of a kitchen, eating area and activity area. The building is heated by a wood stove located on the main level. The lower level is designated for wood storage and a cold-water washing sink. There is a ping pong table on the main floor and a giant checkerboard in the loft.

 

Main Floor:

 

Sleeping Loft:

There are propane stoves with 8 burners and 2 ovens. There are pots, pans and utensils available. There is also cold running water, however, please note that it should be boiled. The cabin is currently lit by propane lights but transitioning to LED lighting.

 

Kitchen:

 

A mess-kit drying line has recently been installed in the dining area, and privacy curtains (tarps) are available to partition the sleeping loft, if desired.

***Snow falling from the roof constitutes a significant safety hazard. When there is snow on the roof, access in and out of the Cabin should only be used by the lower-level entrance on the south side of the cabin. Entrance on the east side main level should not be used***

***Guests required to bring their own sleeping gear; mattresses/sleeping gear are not provided onsite. Guests will also need to bring their own eating utensils***

Firewood is provided with the cabin rental at no additional charge. 

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Getting There:

Take the Cypress Bowl Skiing exit from the Upper Levels Highway (Highway 1) in West Vancouver. Continue up the Cypress Park road and follow the signs to the Hollyburn cross-country ski area. Proceed to the far end of the cross-country skiing parking lot (Lot 4) where you will see a sign saying “Hiking trail to Hollyburn Lodge”. The hike to the Scout cabin from the meeting spot is approximately 1.5 km and takes 30 to 45 minutes. Participants may need to break trail for the second half of the hike if there has been a recent snowfall.

Please note that pay parking is in effect and without a cabin-owner permit, overnight parking is only allowed in Lot 3b, which is a seven-minute drive from the trail head. We have two cabin-owner permits, which can be used by cabin users.

Map showing location of Scout Cabin #174, north of West Vancouver.

 

Free overnight parking area (Lot 3b) in relation to Cabin #174

 

Hiking trail from Lot 4 to Cabin #174, also showing location of emergency phone (Ranger Cabin).